America’s Cup: World Series 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts (#5) and Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill (#4) in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts (#5) and Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill (#4) in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts (#5) and Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill (#4) in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts (#5) and Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill (#4) in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Boats compete in the final match race of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Luna Rossa Swordfish team skippered by Paul Campbell James in action during the fleet race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts and Artemis Racing Red team skippered by Santiago Lange in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

Luna Rossa Piranha team skippered by Chris Draper in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: Luna Rossa Piranha team skippered by Chris Draper in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: China Team skippered by Phil Robertson in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: JP Morgan BAR team skippered by Ben Ainslie in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: JP Morgan BAR team skippered by Ben Ainslie in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: China Team skippered by Phil Robertson in action during the America's Cup World Series on August 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during the match race final of the America's Cup World Series on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

AMERICA'S CUP

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AMERICA'S CUP

26/08/2012, San Francisco (USA,CA), 34th America's Cup, America's Cup World Series San Francisco 2012 August, Final Race Day

AMERICA'S CUP

26/08/2012, San Francisco (USA,CA), 34th America's Cup, America's Cup World Series San Francisco 2012 August, Final Race Day

AMERICA'S CUP

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats sail past the San Francisco waterfront during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: An aerial view during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill and Oractle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Team Korea and Artemis Racing Team in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Energy Team skippered by Yann Guichard in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Simon Daubney works the trim on the J.P. Morgan BAR team boat skippered by Ben Ainslie leads the field during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

Emirates Team New Zealand in action on San Francisco Bay. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats sail past the San Francisco waterfront during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

The boats sail past the San Francisco waterfront during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats sail past the San Francisco waterfront during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Artemis Racing Team White skippered by Terry Hutchinson in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Artemis Racing Team White skippered by Terry Hutchinson in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Artemis Racing Team White skippered by Terry Hutchinson in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill leads the field during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats cross the starting line during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats cross the starting line during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: J.P. Morgan BAR team skippered by Ben Ainslie leads the field during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

Team luna Rossa Swordfish skippered by Paul Campbell James in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Team luna Rossa Swordfish skippered by Paul Campbell James in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: An aerial view during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: An aerial view during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Team Luna Rossa Piranha and Energy Team in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill and Artemis Racing White team skippered by Terry Hutchinson turn at a mark during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: J.P. Morgan BAR team skippered by Ben Ainslie in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: J.P. Morgan BAR team skippered by Ben Ainslie in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by Russell Coutts in action during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats cross the starting line during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats cross the starting line during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: The boats cross the starting line during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

America's Cup World Series

Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill leads the field during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 23: Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill leads the field during a fleet race in the America's Cup World Series on August 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat -Small patrols the perimeter of the race area for the 2012 America's Cup World Series races in San Francisco, Aug. 23. The Coast Guard enforces safety zones around the races to ensure the safety of the spectators and the race participants. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat -Small watches over the race area for the 2012 America's Cup World Series races in San Francisco, Aug. 23. The Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies work together to ensure the safety of the spectators and the race participants. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat -Small patrols the perimeter of the race area for the 2012 America's Cup World Series races in San Francisco as the Swedish Artemis Team sails past them, Aug. 23. The Coast Guard maintains its normal daily operations while helping to ensure that everyone who comes to watch the races on the water has a safe time. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat - Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat - Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat - Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat - Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Lutz.

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie

AMERICA'S CUP

SAN FRANCISCO - A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat-Small enforces a safety zone on San Francisco Bay during the 34th America's Cup World Series event, Aug. 22, 2012. The America's Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie